Table QW-253

Welding Variables Procedure Specifications (WPS) — Shielded Metal‐Arc Welding (SMAW)

Supplementary
Paragraph Brief of Variables Essential Non-essential
Essential
.1 φ Groove design X
QW-402 .4 - Backing X
Joints .10 φ Root spacing X
.11 ± Retainers X
.5 φ Group Number X
.6 T Limits impact X
QW-403
.8 φ T Qualified X
Base Metals
.9 t Pass > 1/2 in. (13 mm) X
.11 φ P-No. qualified X
.4 φ F-Number X
.5 φ A-Number X
.6 φ Diameter X
QW-404
.7 φ Diameter > 1/4 in. (6 mm) X
Filler Metals
.12 φ Classification X
.30 φ t X
.33 φ Classification X
.1 + Position X
QW-405
.2 φ Position X
Positions
.3 φ Vertical welding X
.1 Decrease > 100°F (55°C) X
QW-406
.2 φ Preheat maint. X
Preheat
.3 Increase > 100°F (55°C) (IP) X
.1 φ PWHT X
QW-407
.2 φ PWHT (T & T range) X
PWHT
.4 T Limits X
.1 > Heat input X
QW-409 Electrical
Characteristics
.4 φ Current or polarity X X
.8 φ I & E range X
.1 φ String/weave X
.5 φ Method cleaning X
.6 φ Method back gouge X
QW-410
.9 φ Multiple to single pass/side X X
Technique
.25 φ Manual or automatic X
.26 ± Peening X
.64 Use of thermal processes X